MFRD and other city and county public safety agencies are participating in a large “Battle of the Badges” (Fire/EMS vs. Police) Blood Drive event in May. In order to ensure that the American Red Cross has enough volunteers on hand to assist with the event, they have asked participating agencies to get commitments from potential…
This morning at 4:30 am RCFR responded to a structure fire at a single-story home at on Keystone Road. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and flames were visible from the structure. The fire was successfully extinguished. After a fire at the same location the day before, the power had been turned off and no residents were…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department crews responded to a house fire at 1417 Belle Oaks Drive just after 8:30 Friday morning. According to Ladder 8 Captain Hunter Fite, firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames on the back side of the home. Fortunately, all occupants were outside and safe. Fite said the fire started in the…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department welcomed eight new Fire Trainees this week. Ahmed Aly, Ryan Gaffney, John Hughes, David LaDouceur, Ridge McMahan, Mark Peterson, Phillip Roper, and Brandon Tarver began orientation with MFRD on Monday, February 4. Upon completing the department’s three week orientation, the trainees will head off to the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department began operating out of the new Fire Station 4 located at 1321 Medical Center Parkway at 7:00 am Monday, February 4. The previous Station 4, located on Jones Boulevard, will no longer be accessible to the public. MFRD’s relocation of Station 4 has enhanced the department’s response capabilities. The station lies…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department responded to a three-story house fire at 831 Banner Drive around 6:30 Sunday morning. Ladders 6 and 7, Engine 4, and Rescue 7 were the initial responding apparatus to the scene. District 8 was requested once the first arriving crews noticed a large amount of black smoke coming from the structure….
December proved to be a great kick-off for a partnership program between The Murfreesboro Woman’s Club and Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department. The “Reading Buddies” program places children’s books in the hands of first responders who encounter children under the most stressful circumstances. On December 15, Barnes and Noble at The Avenue hosted a Book Fair…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue’s Districts 4 and 7, Engine 1, and Rescue 8 responded to a two-story house fire at 2214 Liberty Court around 8:00 Sunday night. The occupant smelled something burning, got outside, and immediately called 9-1-1. According to Battalion Chief Joe Bell, the fire started in the garage and got into the kitchen area…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue and Murfreesboro Police Departments are gearing up for the upcoming New Year’s holiday. As 2018 comes to a close, there are sure to be several people ringing in the New Year by celebrating with family and friends. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue and Murfreesboro Police want to make sure you celebrate safely and responsibly….
The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department recently hosted its annual Years of Service/Awards and Recognition Ceremony and Memorial Service at Patterson Park Community Center. The night began with recognizing personnel who reached Years of Service milestones. They were as follows: 30 Years: Lee Douglas, Troy Thomas, Daryl Alexander, Carol Whitaker, Jeffrey Day, Carl Peas, and Kaye…